Wednesday Afternoon Update...

David Walker and Lori Mendez

Lori Mendez from SAHA

Ruben & Sandra Fechner and David Walker
listen to Lori Mendez

David & Shirley Walker - Shirley leading in prayer.

• Out of the Shelters and into New Homes
  
  A very strategic meeting took place this morning at Alamo City between several San Antonio area pastors and a representative from the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA), Lori Mendez. The purpose of the meeting was to communicate how SAHA is attempting to meet the housing needs of evacuees desiring to relocate to San Antonio. Additionally, the meeting was to inform local congregations how they might lend assistance (and minister) to these new San Antonio residents.
  
  Some information is listed below which came out of that meeting that may be particularly helpful to the Alamo City church family.
  
  First, volunteers are needed to transport San Antonio’s newest friends to and from available housing locations. (Some restrictions will apply.)
  
  Second, Alamo City families and other caring groups are needed to “adopt” our newest families. They will need help with furniture, kitchen supplies, clothes, and all things necessary to function in our community.
  
  It is expected that our love for Jesus Christ will come through in our expressions of love for them, and that we will welcome them into the fellowship of our churches.
  
  In order for Alamo City folks to assist in the transportation and adoption process, a list of Alamo City volunteers is being collected at the church under the leadership of Ruben and Sandra Fechner and BridgeBuilders, San Antonio.
  
  Ruben and/or Saundra may be reached by email rff@satx.rr.com or by phone at (210)822-5538, (210) 602-8305 (cell) or (210) 650-5335.
  
  Alamo City volunteers may also sign up by calling the Alamo City church office (210) 654-7880.

• Hurricane Rita
  
  Alamo City - many of our very own church family and staff have loved ones residing in the projected path of Hurricane Rita. We are aware of several people who are coming to San Antonio over the next couple of days.
  
  So we have a request: If you have a spare bedroom or two in your home that you would be willing to make available to the loved ones of the Alamo City congregation who are looking for lodging until the threat of Hurricane Rita subsides, contact the Alamo City church office (210) 654-7880 and please let us know.
  
  Your generosity and compassion continues to be overwhelming!
  
  Lord willing, we’ll see you tonight at the Alamo City Wednesday evening dinner and 7:00 p.m. service in the Fellowship Hall.